Edward Buehrly

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Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, February 8, 1989
Page Four

Edward Buehrly

Edward Buehrly, 93, a lifelong resident of Cass City, died Wednesday, Feb 1, 1989 at the Provincial House, after a long illness.

He was born Sept 6, 1895, on the family Centennial farm in Elkland Township where he lived all his life. He was the son of Leonard and Catherine (Burke) Buehrly.

He was married Janet Gardner on May 7, 1919, in Cass City. Mrs. Buehrly died Dec. 30, 1968.

Mr. Buehrly was one of the oldest members of Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City and one of the few remaining World War I veterans, having served with the United States Army Infantry. He was also a member of American Legion of Cass City.

He is survived by one son and his wife, Carl Buehrly, and his wife Carolyn of Lansing, three grandchildren; Robert Buehrly of Traunik, Mrs. Michael (Colleen) Portale of Marquette and Miss Mary Lynn Buehrly of Lansing; and three great-grandchildren, Bridgette, Tiffany and Bethany.

Two brothers, Fred and Lawrence Buehrly; and three sisters, Bertha Elliott, Mary Striffler and Elsie Anthes preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Saturday at Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City with the Rev Clare Patton, pastor, officiating. Interment with full military honors was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Arrangements were by Little's Funeral Home of Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

EDWARD BUEHRLY 06 Sep 1895 Feb 1989 48726 (Cass City, Tuscola, MI) (none specified) 386-38-4156 Michigan

Edward married Janet "Jennie" Gardner on 7 May 1919 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Janet was born on 28 Dec 1886 in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Dec 1968 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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